7 Best Wolverine Crossover Comics, Ranked

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Wolverine is a hugely popular comic book character who first showed up fighting the Hulk in The Incredible Hulk #181. He later joined the X-Men in Giant-Size X-Men #1, and quickly became essential to the team’s success. He rose to stardom in the early 1980s and spent years appearing alongside other famous Marvel heroes. As his popularity grew, he was often paired with new and struggling characters to help increase interest in their stories and boost sales. He became known for these team-ups, earning praise from some fans and criticism from others.

Wolverine has appeared in countless team-ups and stories over the years. While most have faded into obscurity, a few stand out as truly exceptional. These seven crossovers represent the very best of those stories, and are essential reading for any Wolverine fan.

7) Wolverine (Vol. 2) #102

In Wolverine (Vol. 2) #100, Wolverine lost control and reverted to a wild, animalistic state, prompting Elektra to search for him. Their paths crossed again in issue #102, but not in a typical team-up. This story, crafted by Wolverine stalwarts Larry Hama and Adam Kubert, followed feral Logan as he roamed New York City one night. Interwoven with his story, Elektra narrated tales of her family through captions. The two storylines ran parallel, highlighting the differences and unexpected connections between their experiences. It’s a standout issue from the ’90s run of Wolverine that deserves more recognition.

6) Captain America Annual #8

Captain America has been featured on many memorable comic book covers, including one from Captain America Annual #8. This issue marked the first team-up between Captain America and Wolverine, written by Mark Gruenwald and illustrated by Mike Zeck. True to Marvel fashion, the two heroes initially fought each other before becoming allies. While they’re now close friends, this story shows them at odds, with Captain America even declaring Wolverine would never join the Avengers. It’s a standout crossover from a creatively strong era for Marvel, resulting in a fantastic 1980s comic and a now-iconic image.

5) Spider-Man versus Wolverine #1

As a huge Marvel fan, I’ve always thought Spider-Man was their most down-to-earth hero, and definitely one of the most popular. So, it was inevitable that he’d eventually team up—or, in this case, clash—with Wolverine. That happened in 1987 with Spider-Man versus Wolverine #1, a fantastic comic by Christopher Priest and Mark Bright. The story throws both heroes into West Germany, each trying to rescue the same woman, but they quickly end up battling each other over whether she wanted to be saved at all! It’s famous for having one of the most exciting fights Marvel has ever put on the page, and really showcases just how powerful Wolverine can be.

4) Kitty Pryde and Wolverine

Wolverine received his first solo comic book series in 1982, and was later featured in a team-up series called Kitty Pryde and Wolverine by Chris Claremont and Al Milgrom. In this series, Wolverine and Kitty Pryde teamed up to fight Ogun, the man who originally trained Wolverine as a ninja and had achieved mastery over life and death. This story marked the beginning of Kitty Pryde’s ninja training, learning from both Wolverine and Ogun, and is a significant chapter in the histories of both characters and the X-Men.

3) Havok and Wolverine: Meltdown

Havok is a complicated character now, but he used to be much more stable, especially when he was featured prominently in the late 1980s Uncanny X-Men comics. He really got a chance to stand out in the epic miniseries Havok and Wolverine: Meltdown, which brought together top creators like Walt Simonson, Louise Simonson, Jon J. Muth, and Kent Williams. This series was a big deal at the time – many comic shops displayed the first issue as a poster – and it’s largely been overlooked. The story combined superhero action with Cold War espionage, and featured stunning, unique artwork by Muth and Williams. It was part of a brief period when Marvel was trying out comics aimed at older readers, and it remains a classic that deserves more attention.

2) The Incredible Hulk #340

Wolverine has fought in many tough battles, but his clash with the Hulk in The Incredible Hulk #340 is considered one of his best. Written by Peter David and illustrated by Todd McFarlane, the story features a confrontation where the Hulk is wrongly accused of causing a plane crash, leading Wolverine to pursue him. The fight is incredibly intense, with both heroes pushing each other to their limits and seemingly inflicting fatal wounds. It’s a widely recommended comic book classic, though the original issue is quite valuable. Despite the cost, many fans agree that experiencing this amazing crossover is worth it.

1) Astonishing Spider-Man and Wolverine

Jason Aaron and Adam Kubert’s Astonishing Spider-Man and Wolverine dramatically changed the dynamic between these two iconic characters. Before this series, Spider-Man and Wolverine only had a hesitant respect for each other, but this time-traveling story forged a genuine friendship. Packed with classic Marvel action and wild adventures, the six-issue series is full of unexpected twists and turns. Adam Kubert’s artwork is particularly impressive, considered by many to be some of his finest work for Marvel, making the story a real pleasure to experience.

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2026-02-26 23:17